Egyptian Wedding Traditions
Coptic Wedding Traditions
The Groom
The Bride
The Couple
100

What is a Egyptian Bachelorette party called?

Henna

100

The priest takes the rings and ties them with a scarlet ribbon what does this symbolize?

the union of the couple with the blood of Christ.

100

When is Mina's birthday?

Feb 4, 1995

100

What is something Mora is terrified of?

Cats and balloons popping

100

How did the couple meet?

College convention is how they started to talk, but they have met before and knew of each other from church and school

200

The wedding is concluded with shouts of joy and celebration from the women. What is the sound called? This sound can also lead to a side eye from a priest. Can potentially cause ear damage if you stand too close.

What is said to all the single people at a wedding?

Zagroota and obalek

200

What Gospel and chapter is read during the crowning ceremony?

Matthew chapter 19

200

What college did Mina graduate from?

TTU

200

What does Mora want to specialize in after graduating med school?

Optometrist 

200

When did the couple get engaged?

September 4, 2018

300

Every Egyptian Tant wants you to make her happy by drinking your "_____"

Hint: 7anshrab el "______" emta

Sharbat
300

The priest  puts the chasuble on the groom as a symbol of what?

That he has become the family priest. He is to present daily sacrifices, such as prayers, praises and offerings, on the altar of Christian love and the altar of the inmost heart.

300
What was his major in college?

Chemical Engineer

300

What is her dream vacation?

Egypt and sometimes Bora Bora

300

When and where did Mina propose to Mora?

July 14, 2018 at the riverfront near Nissan Stadium.

2nd Victory Ave #100, Nashville, TN 37213

400

The Egyptian wedding ceremony starts with a car parade with wedding decorations of flowers and ribbons. When the bride and groom reach the hotel they are received by a "________", another human parade of belly dancers and drummers. Christian couples celebrate their marriage in a church conducted by a priest with prayers and readings from the Bible.

Zaffa
400

Why are the rings transferred from right hand to the left?

As for the wedding rings, they are a mark of the covenant of love. That is why they are transferred from the right hand to the left, which is closer to the heart.

400

What city was Mina born in?

Aswan

400

What other profession did Mora want to be?

Professor

400
Where was their first date?

Riverfront near Nissan Stadium 

2 Victory Ave #100 Nashville, TN 37213

500

What is the symbol of wedding ring?

Wedding ring is said to date back to Ancient Egyptian culture. Wedding rings are said to represent the perfect circle or marriage not ending.

500

Outline the crowning ceremony. 

  • Matrimonial prayers & hymns
  • Readings from the Bible
  • Exchange of Rings
  • Anointing with Holy Oil
  • The Blessing of the Crowns
  • Priest Admonition
  • End of service  
500

What year did Mina move in the United States?

2006

500

What is Mora's favorite movie?

لا تراجع ولا استسلام القبضة الدامية

500

When did Mina formally propose to Mora at the house?

April 8, 2018. Easter night.